The American Defense AD-RECON-X Extended Cantilever Scope Mount 30mm is an American Defense Mfg. extended cantilever quick-detach scope mount, part number AD-RECON-X-30-STD, with 30mm rings, a 3in / 76 mm forward offset and a 1.472in / 37.4 mm centreline, weighing about 8.5 oz. It clamps with ADM's patented Auto Lock quick-detach lever, which self-adjusts to in-spec and out-of-spec Picatinny rails without tools and returns to zero when refitted.
How It Compares
The X is the long one. Three inches of forward offset moves the scope far enough back over the receiver to get correct eye relief on a self-loader or straight-pull where a standard cantilever runs out of room. If you do not need that reach, the AD-RECON cantilever mount is the standard cantilever and the AD-DELTA-C lightweight cantilever mount is the lighter version of it. For a rear-set mount with no offset at all, see the AD-RECON-SL super low mount. Note this is the AD-RECON-X, a different mount from the AD-RECON. Browse the wider rifle scope mount range.
Ideal For
- Civilian Service Rifle and practical rifle, where the optic must come off and back on without losing zero
- Straight-pull rifles used for target and gallery rifle shooting
- Quick-detach removal for travel, transit cases and barrel cleaning
- Deer stalking and night fox rifles that share one optic between platforms
Key Features
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Type: Extended cantilever quick-detach scope mount
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Offset: 3in / 76 mm forward
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Rings: 30mm
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Centreline: 1.472in / 37.4 mm above the rail
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Weight: Around 8.5 oz
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Mount: Picatinny, using ADM's patented Auto Lock quick-detach lever
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Material: 6061-T6 aluminium, hardcoat anodised
Technical Specifications
| Ring Size |
30mm |
| Mount |
Picatinny (Auto Lock QD) |
| Material |
6061-T6 aluminium, hardcoat anodised |
| Height |
1.472in / 37.4 mm centreline |
| Type |
Extended cantilever QD scope mount (3in / 76 mm offset) |
| Weight |
~8.5 oz / 241 g |
| Brand |
American Defense Mfg. (USA) |
| SKU / MPN / UPC |
AD-RECON-X-30-STD / AD-RECON-X-30-STD / 818503010804 |
What's Included
- 1 × American Defense AD-RECON-X Extended Cantilever Scope Mount 30mm (AD-RECON-X-30-STD)
- Mounting hardware
UK Delivery & Support
Every order is imported from the USA with the duty paid by us and dispatched tracked from the UK, so there is nothing to pay on delivery, and you are backed by UK-based aftersales support from our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the offset on the American Defense AD-RECON-X Extended Cantilever Scope Mount 30mm?
The rings sit 3in / 76 mm forward of the clamp, which lets the scope be positioned further back over the receiver for correct eye relief on self-loading and straight-pull rifles.
Which scope tube does the American Defense AD-RECON-X Extended Cantilever Scope Mount 30mm take?
It takes a 30mm scope tube.
How high does the American Defense AD-RECON-X Extended Cantilever Scope Mount 30mm sit?
The optical centreline sits 1.472in / 37.4 mm above the top of the Picatinny rail.
Does the American Defense AD-RECON-X Extended Cantilever Scope Mount 30mm return to zero after removal?
Yes. It uses American Defense Mfg.'s patented Auto Lock quick-detach lever, which self-adjusts to the rail and returns the optic to zero when refitted, so it can be taken off for travel or cleaning and put straight back on.
Is the American Defense AD-RECON-X Extended Cantilever Scope Mount 30mm the same as the AD-RECON?
No. The AD-RECON-X is the extended 3in-offset mount; the AD-RECON is the standard cantilever. They are separate products and are not interchangeable.
